Artevelde Hogeschool
Strengths
As a member of the Ghent University Association (AU GENT), Artevelde University College Ghent is one of the largest universities in Flanders (14,000 students).
The Business School counts 3,000 students. 30% of them are foreigners.
Major, Academics
You have access to the following programs:
– International Business Management
– Communication Management
– Social Work for a Challenging Society
more information: https://www.artevelde-uas.be/programmes/type/international-semester-programme
Campus
The university has 11 campuses. You will be on Kattenberg campus, which is a 15-minute walk away from the historic center of Gent.
Treat yourself at the campus’ restaurant ! You can enjoy the daily specials and soup for less than 5 euros. Sandwiches and salads are also available.
The campus offers plenty of choice for sports enthusiasts: badminton, dance, volleyball, basketball, swimming, indoor football, training, etc.
More information: https://www.artevelde-uas.be/student-services
To discover
Gent is ranked as the 3rd “coolest” destination in the world and is regularly in the top 10 cities to visit. To visit: Veldstraat – for shopping, Vooruit – art center, Overpoort – for nightlife, Blaarmeersen – for the beach around the lake, Graslei – for the riverside & Three Towers – for its historical monuments.
The city has 70,000 students for 250,000 inhabitants which makes it a young, lively and dynamic city.
The city is a cyclist’s paradise whether in town or along the Leie River.
More information: https://www.artevelde-uas.be/discover-us/studying-ghent-belgium
Good to know
All exchange students must register to the Town Hall service within 7 days after their arrival : https://stad.gent/en/international-students/paperwork-administration/your-arrival-ghent/registration-city-application-residence-document-and-renewal-residence-document
A medical service for students at the University of Ghent is located at Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25.
more info : https://www.ugent.be/en/education/study-support/medical
What's going on?
The number of places in Erasmus + is limited. The granting of a scholarship is therefore not automatic and the amount paid may vary. However, we invite you to apply because exchange places (excluding Erasmus +) may be offered. Please refer to the Erasmus+ section.
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
Required TOEFL score : 550
ABS : 2nd only spring, 3rd,4th year
ESAM: 2nd only spring, 3rd,4th year
ISCPACOM: 2nd only spring (Paris), 3rd, 4th year
ISCPAPROD : 2nd year only spring (Paris)
ISCPA JOURNALISM : 3rd and 4th year
ICD PGE, BBD
IGS-RH : 3rd year
ISTEC : 4th year.
Documents required
Resume (in English)
Transcript of records
ID Document
Cover letter (in English)
Additional documents will be requested according to the destination
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation : few days before lectures start
Lectures start : mid-September
End of lectures and exams : end of January
Exams retake : early February
SPRING
Orientation : early February
Lectures start : mid-February
End of lectures and exams : mid-June
Exams retake : end of June – early July and mid-August
more info : https://www.artevelde-uas.be/search/site/calendar
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
European Health Insurance Card to be provided for medical coverage
Accommodation
The campus offers students accommodation for a minimum rental period of 4 to 5 months. You have to plan everything very early to get a room !
Rental going from € 450 / month for a single room to € 600 / month for a large double room.
more info : https://www.artevelde-uas.be/student-services/accommodation-international-students
